£150 energy bill support for UK households
Millions of low-income UK households begin receiving £150 Warm Home Discount payments from Monday. Find out if you're eligible and how the support helps with winter energy costs.
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DWP bank checks risk 'wrongly flagging' claimants
Experts warn new DWP powers could see Universal Credit, ESA and Pension Credit recipients wrongly flagged for bank account checks. Learn how verification failures may impact you.
DWP: No Motability Scheme eligibility changes until 2026
The DWP has ruled out changes to PIP mobility component eligibility for the Motability Scheme until an Autumn 2026 review. Read the latest government update.
£10 DWP Christmas Bonus Payment Date Revealed
UK households on specific benefits will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus in early December. Check eligibility and payment details for this DWP one-off payment.
Check If You Qualify for Free NHS Prescriptions
A leading pharmacist urges UK patients to check if they qualify for free prescriptions and flu jabs. Find out if your age, benefits, or health status makes you eligible.
DWP pursues £763 debt from identity theft victim
A Birmingham woman fought the DWP for months after criminals fraudulently claimed Universal Credit in her name. Discover how she finally cleared her name after 190 phone calls.
DWP confirms £25 Cold Weather Payment eligibility
The DWP is issuing £25 Cold Weather Payments to eligible households as Arctic air causes temperatures to plummet. Find out if you qualify and how the scheme works.
Benefits fraudsters jailed in £86k DWP crackdown
Two women convicted of stealing £86,504 in benefits fraud. Discover how the DWP's new zero-tolerance approach is naming and shaming scammers.
Universal Credit claimants hit with £1,000 council tax rise
Thousands of disabled Universal Credit claimants in Somerset face council tax bills of up to £1,000 after a local scheme change. Discover the impact and council's response.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered as UK Temperatures Plummet
Vulnerable households could receive £25 Cold Weather Payments as temperatures are forecast to drop to -6°C. Check if you qualify for this vital heating support.
Universal Credit £725 Boost for Millions in 2026
Nearly 4 million UK households will see a £725 Universal Credit increase by 2029/30 under new DWP reforms. Learn about the payment changes and support guarantees.
Universal Credit Migration: Don't Ignore DWP Letter
The DWP is phasing out legacy benefits. If you receive a migration letter, you must act to continue receiving financial support. Call 0800 169 0328 for help.
Cold Weather Payments: Postcodes Triggered for £25
Thousands of UK households are set to receive £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments as temperatures plummet. Find out if your postcode is eligible and how the scheme works.
Get a £1,200 HMRC Payment Boost
HMRC urges millions on Universal Credit to apply for the Help to Save scheme, offering a 50% bonus. Martin Lewis champions the 'unbeatable' savings opportunity.
Reeves to scrap 'unfair' two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child Universal Credit limit, giving millions of families extra financial support. Discover how this change could affect you.
Universal Credit law change confirmed for April 2026
The DWP has announced a reduction to the Universal Credit health element for new claimants, effective 6 April 2026. Discover the full details and government response.
Universal Credit health element cut for new claimants
New Universal Credit claimants with health conditions will receive nearly 50% less support from April 2026. Discover how these controversial changes affect disability benefits.
Universal Credit £312 annual increase confirmed
Millions on Universal Credit will receive an extra £312 yearly from April 2026 after DWP law change. Single claimants get £6 weekly boost as reforms ensure payments rise above inflation.
Mum gets £3,900 benefits but still skint before Christmas
A DWP mum-of-four receiving £3,900 monthly Universal Credit reveals she's 'still skint' and struggling to afford Christmas essentials. Discover her financial reality.
DWP ends 35-hour weekly job search rule for claimants
The DWP is ending the mandatory 35-hour weekly job search for Universal Credit claimants. Discover how the new personalised approach will reform the welfare system.
DWP: Five benefits not eligible for Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payments for millions, but warns those on five key benefits are not eligible. Check the new rules now.
DWP home visits for ESA claimants in Universal Credit move
Over 220,000 vulnerable people face home visits as DWP moves ESA claimants to Universal Credit. Minister urges responding to letters to maintain support.
Universal Credit sanctions harsher than court fines
A new report finds DWP sanctions leave claimants worse off than criminal fines, with 86% of appeals overturned. Calls grow for fundamental welfare reform.
10 DWP benefits set for April 2026 increase
Universal Credit, PIP and other key DWP benefits are set for a significant rise in April 2026 following the latest inflation figures. Find out how much more you could receive.
Free Bus Pass Eligibility Under Labour Revealed
Millions could claim a free bus pass under Labour government schemes. Check if you're eligible based on age or disability criteria. Contact your local council today.
Universal Credit claimants get 6.2% rise
Millions on Universal Credit will see a 6.2% income boost next April, an increase larger than the state pension rise. Discover what this means for you.
DWP ESA benefit ends - claimants warned to act now
Employment and Support Allowance claimants must switch to Universal Credit by deadline or risk losing payments. Learn how to protect your benefits.
New £150 energy bill help for millions this winter
Millions of UK households will receive a £150 Warm Home Discount this winter under new eligibility rules. Find out if you qualify and when to expect payment.
Universal Credit 'No Work Requirements' Surge Revealed
DWP data shows a million more people on Universal Credit face no work demands. Explore the figures and what this means for the UK's welfare system.
1 Million More Universal Credit Claimants Not Required to Work
DWP data reveals a surge of over one million Universal Credit claimants moved into the 'no work requirements' category in a year. Discover what this means for the welfare system.
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